Boychoir of Ann Arbor

Artistic Staff

	Dr. Thomas Strode, Founder and Music Director Dr. Thomas Strode is a native of Portland, Oregon and came to Ann Arbor in order to pursue graduate studies in music. He earned the Master of Music degree in 1975, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in 1981, as a pupil of Dr. Marilyn Mason, in organ performance. A church musician from the age of 15, he was Organist & Choirmaster of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor from 1977 to 2000. He is currently Director of Music at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, where he directs the Adult and Handbell Choirs. He also teaches in the church's day school, where he directs the Middle School Choir and teaches a course in Music Appreciation for 6-8 graders. As an organ recitalist, Dr. Strode has performed in several states as well as in England, France, and Spain. Dr. Strode founded The Boychoir of Ann Arbor in 1987.

	Alex Sutton, Assistant Music Director Alex Sutton recently earned his B.Mus. in Music Education (high honors) from the University of Michigan. He has studied conducting with Paul Rardin and Jerry Blackstone, voice with Caroline Helton, and choral music curricula with Julie Skadsem. While at UMichigan, Alex served as Music Director of the Michigan Pops Orchestra. In addition to his role as Assistant Music Director for the Boychoir of Ann Arbor, Alex teaches K-8 music for Dearborn Heights Public Schools, and sings in the UMS Choral Union and Audivi Vocem Chamber Choir.

Board of Directors
Kelley Bezrutch, President IAS.net Karen Lancaster, Treasurer City of Ann Arbor Danielle Palincsar, Secretary University of Michigan, Development Mathias-Philippe Badin Michigan Marketing & Design Jeannette Jackson Transforum Consulting Catherine Renaud Greenhills Schoool Hilary Robinson Michigan Marketing & Design Catherine & Jason Rogers Riskmetrics Group Karen Wixson, President Emeritus University of Michigan, School of Education

1100 N. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: 734.663.5377